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Action Directe - Re-climbing the classics
No, the name has no connection to the extreme left-wing French underground organization from the 1980s - as repeatedly emphasized by the man behind the first ascent.
Midnight Lightning - Re-climbing the classic
39 years ago, a lightning flash triggered a mighty roll of thunder on the international climbing scene, the reverberations of which can still be felt today.
Caro North: Fear is my life insurance
MAMMUT Pro athlete Caro North has scaled quite a few mountains in her life and opened multiple climbing routes. So this might lead you to believe that she knows no fear. However, even Caro has had to push herself at times. How does she deal with fear?
Jakob Schubert in top form – completing second ascents of "El bon combat" and "Neanderthal"
Jakob Schubert recorded two new highlights in Catalonia at the end of 2018. He is the first climber to successfully repeat the routes "El Bon Combat" (9a+, 9b/9b+ respectively) and "Neanderthal" (9b), following first ascents by Chris Sharma. Jakob Schubert gives his account of the events.
La Rose Et Le Vampire - Re-climbing the classics
From the lowest to the highest point in Switzerland in one day - Nicolas Hojac found out that there was probably just one person who had succeeded so far. His interest was aroused.
Girls On Rock – 12 Days in the wilderness of Colorado
Two weeks after the first-ever Girls on Rock expedition in Colorado's wild Gore Range, we take a look back: It was inspiring to watch our team of nine young women fully embrace science and the wild outdoors.
Jan Hojer completes the deep water solo classic Es Pontas
The Mammut Pro Team athlete Jan Hojer has become the third person to complete a successful ascent of Es Pontas, after Chris Sharma and Jernej Kruder. Jan climbed this spectacular route above the open sea in Mallorca without a rope in deep water solo style.
Simon Richardson: Climbing in Glen Clova
It's the middle of September and the plan is to go rock climbing in Glen Clova, a jewel of a valley cutting deep into the south-east flank of the Cairngorms. The weather forecast is atrocious, but fellow climber Robbie and I decide to give it a go anyway. After all, if you never try you will certainly never succeed.